New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-27
CANADIAN OPINION on THE ISSUE.
THE COLONY WILL STAND FIRM, EXPECTING TO BI:
SUPPORTED BY GREAT BRITAIN.

THE COLONY WILL STAND FIRM, EXPECTING TO BT
SUPPORTED BY GREAT BRITAIN.
OTTowA A. Jan 26.-As the full particulars to hand
more surprise Is expressed at the action Of the United
sates Senate In passing the bill fhorzing
the President exclude Canadian fish in retaliation oI
Canads action in enforcing the provision Of the treaty
Of 1918 according to her interpretation 1t Is felt how
ever that this country should at all hazards maintain the
nrm stand 1t has taken II tue joint commission
appointed suggested by Canada long ago, its decision
would be readily accepted solution OF the difficulty
No doubt Great Britain will stand firmly by Canada In
this matter and sec her through without sacrifice Of
dignity 50 great the feeling against yielding the point
IN dispute In the face Of threats o United States legs
iators that measure TO grant Canadian fishermen full
compensation for losses sustained by them should Amer
lean markets be closed against them would very favor
ably received.
MONTREAL, Jan 26-All the leadi ng Canadian papers,
irrespective OF party, agree that Canadas position im
pegabe the fishery question, and urge the Dominion
Government to uphold Csnadas rights at all hazards AT
States Government viii not take tho course which recent
legislation indicates until every means OF coming to
HALIFAX, Jan. 2G.-w H. Phelan. United States Con
s1rGeneral does not believe the Canadian authorities
s sc 30 harshly again they did last season, and
" Tie opinion that orders will be issued to commanders
Wsirncrs TO give more freedom 10 American fishermen
,e Me nobody expects a warlike conflict. the public
ssny are now giving more serious attention 10 the att
tc VI the United states Congress the fisheries Ques
o' egslation, The Giobe OF to-day says:
united States Senate. since became Of
has displayed little statesnanshp. and its de-
s,ssc Ia the general esteem Will be furhered by Its
rsssnstcry" fisheries bill When no regular evidence
.eIofe them and with In rebutta Of the state
6s ol the angry fishermen, the Senators OF the Untod
ss nave brought Canada up for trial pronounced her
E.X and put weapon for her punishment into the
Iosmcnrs hands. Tho OF that weapon will inlurc
so sIcan Ian trade at least much Canadian ~ does
~. the contempt due 10 the senatorial legislators
nIss game In It's diplomatic aspect, the Old one OF
"'ng Great Britain into bulldozng Canada
Me xoa says:
btsts s.atoy measure has been passed by the United
lo~, a1d as result poor Canada Is 10 snher all the
ts.,n V Inc Republic II she persists In enforcing her
Gnvyy rights. The Canadian Government has not III q
e'' instance refused any fair rights OF hospitality.
PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE CABINET.
'iA"A, Jan 20 tspefiaD.sir Charles Tnppcr, Cana
commissioner 10 England, who arrived In this city
'eiuay VIII be "a Conservative candidate in Cunbcr
county, Nova Scotia, In the coming elections. lie
"sehtod that constituency for several sessions pre-
sy 70 his departure for England II is understood
~ % SM tarlcs will DC given the Portfolio OF Finance
sl n,fal who occupies the office present, will be
Ena Iicputy Secretary of state. J. A. Chapea, who
iast week, Is mentioned as Minister OF Trade and